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| September 2007 | Here's what the AAFP has for you this month! |
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| September 2007 | Here's what the AAFP has for you this month! |
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The American Association of Feline Practitioners improves the health and well-being of cats by supporting high standards of practice, continuing education, and scientific investigation. |
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Ever wondered why clomipramine works for some cats but doesn't work for other cats? The September AAFP rounds will focus on recent pharmacokinetic studies that may help explain some of the variability in therapeutic success and incidence of side effects seen with the administration of Clomicalm in cats. Join us and find out a few tricks on how to increase the efficacy of this antidepressant.
Compare
your diagnostic protocols for a suspected FIP cat with Dr. Kennedy. Feel
free to share any of your FIP cases on the rounds message board here: Dr.
Kennedy's rounds transcript, "Feline
Infectious Peritonitis: Diagnostic Tips" is now available
in the library: All members are invited to attend our LIVE AAFP rounds discussions. If you still need a VIN username and password for complimentary access, please email Dr. Sherri Williams (wileydvm@aol.com), with the words "AAFP Rounds" in the subject heading. AAFP/AAHA PAIN MANAGEMENT GUIDELINES Look
for the 2007 Pain Management Guidelines by AAHA and AAFP on the AAFP
website. AAFP and AAHA hospital teams will also be invited to a staff training webinar November 7. Please save the date on your schedule today! WORLD RABIES DAY September 8! The
AAFP has joined the initiative to promote the first annual World Rabies
Day on September 8, 2007. The goal of the event is to increase awareness about rabies prevention. The Alliance for Rabies Control, a United Kingdom-based charity, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention are coordinating the event. In recognition of World Rabies Day, events are planned on or around Sept. 8 in the United States, Canada, India, Nigeria, Pakistan, Peru, the Philippines, and the United Kingdom. Each event is unique. 3 files
have been posted to the AAFP Rounds "Announcement" message board for our
AAFP membership to utilize in this World Rabies Day promotional campaign: Many
veterinary schools are coordinating activities to promote awareness of
this deadly disease and could use your help. The AAFP Rounds "Student
Chapter" message board folder has preliminary info posted about upcoming
school events: CE OPPORTUNITIES
REGISTER TODAY for the AAFP FALL CONFERENCE!
November 11 - 13, 2007 Although the conference officially starts on Sunday, Nov 11th, please plan to join us Saturday night, November 10, 2007 from 6:00 - 8:00pm for a memorial reception to honor Dr. Jim Richards. No registration or additional fee is required to attend this memorial reception, compliments of Pfizer Animal Health. Please plan to sign a memory book that will be available at the conference to be presented to the Richards family. And on Monday, November 12th, we have a fun, off-site party planned! Come on over to "The Salt Lick" for a BBQ party Texas style, an evening of dinner, dance and fun, compliments of Fort Dodge Animal Health! More conference event details are available on the AAFP website.
Know Heartworms
Update AAFP MEMBERS IN THE NEWS
Dr. John
August
Dr. Sharon
Grace,
AAFP Student Faculty Advisor for Mississippi State University College of
Veterinary Medicines Animal Health Center, increases awareness of
cytauxzoonosis: Do you
know an AAFP Member in the News? Are YOU an AAFP Member in the News?
AAFP STUDENT CHAPTERS JOIN US in the AAFP Rounds classroom for a special AAFP Student Chapter Rounds discussion Sunday, Sept 30, 8pm ET / 7pm Central time. (Access
the classroom with your complimentary VIN username and password) Student Chapter Leaders, please visit with your advisor to obtain a copy of the updated materials and distribute to your membership. The AAFP would like to thank you in advance for all your activism and efforts to make this the best year yet for your chapter. If you need additional assistance, please contact your AAFP Student Chapter Committee regional director or local private practice mentor. All
members are encouraged to visit the AAFP Website "Membership"
section for
Students : CLINICAL TRIAL
Azodyl in Renal Failure Trial (ART) CatVets.com WEBSITE UPDATE Development of the new Feline Practitioners website continues. Member volunteers are still needed to coordinate content for the new Cat Health Topics area of the site. If you would like to help with this project, please contact Dr. Kari Mundschenk kari.mundschenk@sbcglobal.net for details. Anyone who would like a sneak preview of our work in progress can contact Dr. Deb Givin catdoc@prexar.com for a link to the beta site. JOURNAL ABSTRACTS OF INTEREST
Distribution of lesions and antigen of highly pathogenic avian influenza
virus A/Swan/Germany/R65/06 (H5N1) in domestic cats after presumptive
infection by wild birds.
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs in cats: a review.
Day-to-day
variability of blood glucose concentration curves generated at home in
cats with diabetes mellitus.
Complications and long-term outcomes of the ligation of congenital
portosystemic shunts in 49 cats.
AAHA
Webpage on Pain Management
World
Rabies Day (September 8)
American
MicroChip Advisory Council for Animals
Feline
Infectious Peritonitis
Client Education Page by Veterinary Partner
Nutrient
Requirements of Dogs and Cats
Handling,
Restraint and Physical Examination of Dogs and Cats
Worldwide
Veterinary Service
IN THE NEWS
New
research suggests that chronic exposure to PBDEs may be more
endocrine-disrupting than previously believed
AVMA
Euthanasia Guidelines updated
Veterinarian: Watch Out for Bats
Under-the-tongue immunotherapy curbs cat allergy
Cat's Gone
Crazy? No, Just Senile
Feline
Memories Found to be Fleeting
Vet
students learn to spot animal cruelty
The Fix Is
In For Pet Control PLAYTIME
Pete's
Pond, Botswana, Africa Webcam
Animal
Jigsaw Puzzles
National
Geographic Jigsaw Puzzles AAFP WEBSITE ACCESS In times of crisis, organizations provide information to their members as a means to protect the public. Being able to gather information and disseminate it to you is one of our top priorities when incidents arise.
PLEASE review your member profile within the Member Login section and
verify your email address is correct:
Members of the AVMA are encouraged to do the same at: www.avma.org/myavma "Member Login" information for the AAFP Online website (www.aafponline.org) requires a username (your Last name) and a password (your AAFP member ID #). If you have any difficulty or questions about the Member log-in, please email info@aafponline.org or call (800) 874-0498. Access to the AAFP Rounds website requires a VIN username and password (www.vin.com/AAFPRounds). Complimentary registration for a VIN username and password is available to our AAFP membership upon request. Are you
making the most of your complimentary AAFP Rounds membership benefit? Did you know AAFP members are eligible to receive a 10% discount off full VIN membership? The discount is available upon request to the VIN office by email (vingram@vin.com) or by phone (800-700-4636). Help us continue your membership benefits by making sure we can stay in touch with you!
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